Chemical Release from Container Ship Northern Jaguar, APM Terminal; Mobile, Alabama

MX98+7P Mobile, AL, USA | 2026-Feb-04

Initial Notification: 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.