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Chemical release from container ship northern jaguar, apm terminal; mobile, alabama

NOAAORR-11118

issued
2026-02-04 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2026-02-18 00:00Z
self-cancels
2026-02-18 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
Gulf of Mexico
position
30.668, -88.033
vessel
CONTAINER SHIP NORTHERN JAGUAR
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Chemical Release from Container Ship Northern Jaguar, APM Terminal; Mobile, Alabama.
MX98+7P Mobile, AL, USA.
1. On February 4, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) contacted the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) regarding a possible release of methyl mercaptan from a hazmat container aboard the container ship Northern Jaguar. The USCG is gathering information and requested immediate hazard analysis for the chemical. The NOAA SSC provided initial hazard information (flammability and toxicity) from CAMEO Chemicals and is awaiting further details.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL.
3. POSITION 30.668N 088.033W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11118: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11118

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