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Pacific Region

Spills ≥ 50 Barrels (2,100 gallons) – 1991

May 10, 1991 - Union Oil Co. of California

Pollution: 50 bbl Crude Oil Operation: Pipeline & Motor Vessel
Rig: Platform: Platform Gina
Offshore of Port Hueneme		 Lease: P00202
Area: Block: 6B (Santa Barbara Channel)
4658		 Cause: External Damage: anchor
Distance to Shore: 4 Miles Water Depth: 90 Feet
Pipeline Segment: N/A Pipeline Diameter: 11 Inches
Other Events: Vessel Mishap

Remarks: Pipeline riser ruptured. Weather: 17 mph wind, NW. While the crew was grappling for an anchor chain buoy, the Zapata workboat snagged and damaged the 10.75" crude oil & produced water pipeline.

NRC Report: 71534

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