Okeanos Foundation’s mission is based on the fundamental, holistic principle that solutions to the urgent problems islanders face require building upon traditional knowledge to prepare for the future. Okeanos’ work builds upon the indigenous understanding that transportation between the islands is the lifeblood of the region’s circulation system fueling Pacific history, culture, unity and economy.
Our traditionally-based Okeanos ‘vakas’ (Pacific designed sailing canoes) only use green sources of energy – wind, sun and biofuel – and currently operate in 12 Pacific countries.
OKEANOS MISSION
To implement a Pan-Pacific sustainable sea transportation network of Okeanos Vaka Motus through public service and social entrepreneurship activities, assisting the most vulnerable and remote island communities.
OKEANOS ETHOS
Supporting Pacific Islands’ traditional knowledge as solution, adaptation and mitigation to climate change.
OKEANOS ADVOCACY
Promoting ocean and environmental awareness through professional storytelling including feature films Racing Extinction and The Starchasers.
Building a Pan-Pacific Vaka Network
Okeanos Vaka Motu
Vaka = boat, Motu = island
Boat for inter-islands transportation
Okeanos Vaka Moana
Vaka = boat, Moana = ocean
Boat for the ocean – for cultural revival and high seas voyages
okeanos Pearl
Solar electric catamaran
Boat for noiseless inter-lagoon transportation