Spills · chemical

Mustard gas incident, barnegat light, nj; atlantic city, new jersey

NOAAORR-9334

issued
2016-08-11 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2016-08-25 00:00Z
self-cancels
2016-08-25 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Atlantic Ocean
position
39.730, -73.920
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Mustard Gas Incident, Barnegat Light, NJ; Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Atlantic City, New Jersey.
1. On the morning of August 10, 2016, USCG Sector Del Bay notified the NOAA SSC about a commercial clam vessel possibly dredging up a canister believed to contain mustard gas. It is believed that a crew member became exposed to the contents of the canister and required medical attention. USCG, NJ Dept of Health are currently investigating the incident.
2. THREAT: CHEMICAL. COMMODITY: MUSTARD GAS.
3. POSITION 39.730N 073.920W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 9334: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/9334

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