Sub seeks less troubled waters Share
THE stricken Otama submarine is likely to be towed closer into the shallows at Crib Point to stop it sinking in deeper water.
Port of Hastings tenders were last week working alongside the former HMAS Otama last week to stabilise it before it could be moved.
A source close to the vessel’s owner, the Western Port Oberon Association, told
The News that Parks Victoria had issued an order for the Otama to be moved by Thursday (8 July).
The expectation is that tugs will move the stricken 1500 tonne vessel to just north of the Crib Point jetty, nudging it into about one metre of water.
Submarine seeks less troubled waters
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Otama listing, at imminent risk of capsizing or sinking
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Launching and retrieving boats on Phillip Island is about to get easier and safer, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government’s project to revitalise boating facilities at Rhyll.
As part of the Labor Government’s $47.2 million investment to make recreational boating better in Victoria, the popular ramp at Rhyll will see a $4.5 million upgrade – giving boaters better access to Western Port and offshore fishing in Bass Strait.
The existing boat ramp will be replaced with a three-lane ramp extending deeper into the bay, allowing for all-tide operation and making it easier to launch and retrieve vessels.
The upgrade will include the construction of two new jetties and new pontoons, further increasing the ramp’s capacity. Car parking will also be upgraded to improve traffic flow and include dedicated boat preparation areas so boaters can attach tie-down straps and motor brackets out of the way.