Three oil tanker accidents occurred off the coast of Galicia, Spain between 1976 and 1992. The Petrolero Urquiola had an accident in 1976 near La Coruña. In 1987, the Buque Cason, which was carrying toxic materials, had an accident near Fisterra. The Petrolero Mar Egeo also experienced an accident near La Coruña in 1992.