VAKA MOTU

The Okeanos Vaka Motu (Boat for the Island) is a traditionally-based, fossil fuel-free canoe that operates on the most accessible energy sources in the Pacific: solar power, wind, and coconut biofuel.

Okeanos Foundation’s current focus is on the development of partnerships to integrate Vaka Motus into the day-to-day lives of the islanders including transportation of teachers, doctors, and school children, and all goods and services, including disaster-relief to those devastated by extreme weather.

This not only revives the traditional skills of Pacific voyagers but also provides opportunities for young people to stay on their islands and find a profession that provides a good balance of challenges and benefits.