War of words over sub 2 Mins Read ONCE a highly regarded defender of Australia, the submarine Otama is now seen in some quarters as a threat to Western Port’s internationally-recognised wetlands. Picture: Gary Sissons Share SUBMARINES are designed to stay out of sight, but there is no way to hide the rusting hull of the Oberon class submarine Otama anchored off Crib Point. Having already missed one Parks Victoria order to move, the submarine lies tethered to four equally rusting anchor chains awaiting it fate off Crib Point. Politicians and the public are being encouraged to get involved in the ongoing wrangle over the Otama’s future.