Mustard Gas Incident, Barnegat Light, NJ; Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey | 2016-Aug-11

Initial Notification: 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.