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Cabo Pilar; Punta Davis, Chile
Punta Davis, Chile | 1987-Oct-08
Initial Notification: On October 8, 1987, the Cabo Pilar grounded in the Magellan Strait, while en-route from Clarencia-Gregorio to San Vincente, Chile. Approximately 40,900 barrels of ENAP crude oil was spilled into the Strait off Punta Davis. Dispersants and manual methods were used in cleanup operations. The Cabo Pilar was refloated on November 3, and continued on its voyage. Keyword: Manual removal, disposal, Corexit 9527, Slickgone LTE..
Incident Details
| Products of concern: | ENAP crude oil |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 1,720,000 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 53° 0.00′ South |
| Longitude (approximate): | 74° 0.00′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Dispersants: | Applied |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |