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(E) [email protected] | (W) orcanation.org | (T) +65 8339 5001 | 991B Alexandra Road, #04-08/11, Singapore 119970

INTRODUCING ORCANATION

OrcaNation is a company dedicated to providing expert dive services, educational modules, workshops and keynote speeches. We are a specialist in providing bespoke adventure camps focused on conservation, sustainability and featuring water-based activities such as diving, kayaking and snorkelling as well as coasteering and hiking. All OrcaNation programmes are designed to open the eyes, minds and hearts of children, young academics, schools and universities. Recently the company rebranded from Orca Scuba to OrcaNation to help fulfill our bigger purpose - to repair our world through a global network of individuals and businesses working together on conservation, environmental, education and humanitarian projects. At the helm, founder and OrcaNation CEO, Jeroen van de Waal is making waves as a leading spokesperson for ocean conservation within South East Asia and author of “Together We Can Turn Tides: A Manifesto to Save the Oceans, Planet and Ourselves”. Having spent the last decade as CEO of two multi-million-dollar international businesses, there is no better person to understand the need for global change and drive this from a place of authenticity. OrcaNation’s handpicked partnerships range from schools, technology companies, fast-food suppliers and resorts to conscious companies such as Plastic Bank, and local heroes who build communities around doing good.


INTERVIEW WITH JEROEN

As Orca Scuba evolves into OrcaNation, Joanna Jones sat down with our Founder and Chief Orca, Jeroen van de Waal, to find out more about the new changes and about what drives him to move his business forward. Having reached the 50th “level” of his life in 2019 Jeroen shows no signs of slowing down and is busier than ever creating and expanding the ‘Orca Way’ of life. If you have ever been lucky enough to hear Jeroen speak then you’ll know how motivated he is about making the planet a better place – at OrcaNation he drives us all to make better decisions about the Oceans, Planet and Ourselves. Jeroen, thank you for squeezing me in to your busy work day, let’s get straight down to the nitty gritty and find out why you have chosen to rebrand Orca Scuba into OrcaNation? We wanted to make it extremely clear and easy for our customers, stakeholders and employees to comprehend exactly what OrcaNation is about. When Orca Scuba started nearly 3 years ago it was a “hobby” project; we focused mainly on certifying families living in Singapore to become PADI Open Water divers and this grew quickly into establishing our first PADI 5* Dive Centre on Pulau Rawa, Malaysia. As we grew, my personal purpose became much stronger and clearer because I want to do much more than to certify divers. With my team I want to drive changes in the world, to become educators with regards to sustainability and create a positive environment for future generations. The name OrcaNation resonates much more with our purpose and our vision. Our vision is, through the “Orca Way”, (and I will expand more fully on this later) to “Humanify” the future. This is about the way we live, the way we interact, the way we use resources, the way we look at the environment, the way we treat the animal and the human kingdom and the way that we enable our children to get inspired about what the future holds. The Nation part in OrcaNation reflects the need to bring communities and countries together to work together as ‘One’ nation.


How will the change from Orca Scuba to OrcaNation change what you are currently offering to your customers? In a nutshell, it won’t! Our loyal customer base is something we are very proud of having built up steadily over the last few years. All our dive students can be 100% assured that we will still offer fantastic, high quality diving around Asia and beyond! Since I started Orca Scuba I have spent a lot of my time explaining to our customers why we are not simply a pure scuba company, we are educators on many different levels. This is one of the motivations for the name. For instance, we organize and run school camps for many international schools in Asia, some of these camps are land based only (so no diving!). We are now engaging with multinational companies where we are being asked to guide them in their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). These companies are asking us to give them ideas on how they can better engage with customers in regards to the environment, we are planning to do workshops for both schools and multinational companies around the oceans and the planet and about what “we” as humans can do to help. We can achieve so much through education. What do you think is the biggest environmental problem facing the world right now? To be blunt, the lack of unity on this planet. From my perspective 99% of the problems that the world faces now are caused by racial, political or religious differences. I would hope that everyone could put aside their differences and focus on the fact that we are all human beings, we all need to live here on the earth and utilize the same space, the same oxygen, the same food supply. It is vitally important that everyone has mutual respect irrespective of race, religion or politics. Until we can put aside our differences and work together the world and its survival will always be in danger. How is OrcaNation going to help make a difference? To explain this I need to explain the “Orca Way” which is the cornerstone of our brand. The Orca Way is two-fold and combines my two great passions, Orcas (killer whales) and Judo. I have always loved Orcas and the more I learn, the more they fascinate me. The Orca species is one of the only mammals that has a brain bigger than humans, they use their own language, have their own culture and they are very powerful animals. They are playful but they also respect the society which they live in; but they will react when aggravated! I want our business to reflect the Orca style, thoughtful, peaceful and only aggressive when pushed to be. The Judo sport is “the gentle way”. It uses the negative energy of the opponent or environment and turns it into something positive, you neutralize the threat, but without destroying your opponent. The strongest tool in this whole gentle approach is education – we are writing educational materials with academics all around the planet, we teach school children during our Orca camps about how to become more conscious of their environment, whether that means saying no to a plastic straw or choosing to have meat free days once a week. We hope that the children take this information back to


their families and friends and spread the word that change is possible and that it starts with just one action! Which of your newest ventures are you most excited about? To make it clear, OrcaNation is going to be a commercial undertaking, we want to make profit so we don’t have to spend our time fundraising. I believe that we can combine capitalism with doing good. What excites me at the moment is that we are opening locations in Bali, Anambas and Komodo, these have some of the best dive sites in South East Asia if not beyond. However, these new dive and school camp locations also have a purpose beyond the commercial. At Pulau Rawa we have marine biology PHD students from Flinders University staying and diving for free in order to carry out research on the marine life of the area. We will then develop educational modules with the information they feedback that we can then share with the students in the schools we currently work with. We will also allow access of this material to students living in areas of limited education and resources in parts of Asia and South America; this will be free and accessed via an online platform. We are also getting closer to launching our OrcaNation TV channel but you’ll need to stay tuned to find out more on this project – it’s going to be fantastic! What drives you to keep going and pushing for change? I guess to understand this, I need to explain what slows me down and that is pessimism. I cannot talk about problems for more than a few seconds without my mind firing off solutions to fix the issue. The energy I get comes from solutions that I can see on the planet, this is what inspires me to keep going! I love to work with young children and academics and respond and absorb the positive vibe that they give and this really helps to keep me going and keep on track. How is OrcaNation making a difference already? There are so many projects we are developing this year! For instance, we are working with Tijmen Sissing of Trashpackers (and if you haven’t heard of him please google him!) he’s one of our former PADI Open Water students who has started a huge worldwide campaign to clear the oceans. With the Trashpacker’s collaboration we aim to bring attention to the need to keep our oceans clean and to demonstrate how communities do make a difference. We will be awarding Tijmen’s highest and most motivated Trashpackers the chance to complete their PADI Open Water Certificates for free on Rawa Island as a reward for their efforts. We have also joined forces with the Bawah Reserve and the Anambas Foundation to sponsor 5 local young adults, to complete all the PADI requirements taking them from a “zero” level entry level diver to a “hero” Dive Master. This will enable them to make a living for themselves in an industry which would normally be closed to them, all while learning the importance of protecting the oceans.


It’s hard for people to know how to start living a more sustainable existence. Can you offer some advice for those who need some inspiration? I think it is very important that people understand that even as one individual we can still make a difference and the more people learn, understand and change their habits then the more impact we will make. Make small changes, tell your friends and get them to join you! Make it fun, make it matter! In my own family we sat down together to work out what changes we could make. We reduced our carbon footprint by downsizing our apartment which decreased our electrical usage. We sold our two cars and now use public transport as much as possible. We try and pay attention to how we use our air conditioning which is hard when we live in a hot and humid climate such as Singapore, but it is possible! One noticeable change I have personally made is around food choices. I love to Barbeque (the Orca Team can vouch for this!) and after living in Latin America for 15 years I developed a big love of red meat eating it nearly every day. However I learnt that meat is one of the biggest contributors to an individual’s carbon footprint! So, and it was painful to begin with, my family and I choose to eat red meat just once a month! But you know what, we enjoy it so much more now as it is such a treat. We now try to eat less meat in general and feel healthier for it too. Lastly, what are you most proud of from the last 3 years of Orca Scuba? I am very proud that I am still alive! But seriously, my family and I lived a very luxurious lifestyle as employees of big multinationals, this changed dramatically when we started Orca but I feel happier as a person as I am following my passion now. The biggest achievement has been establishing a serious company that is already well known in Singapore and in South-East Asia, our brand continues to grow and I believe that we are the market leader in dive training and environmental education in Singapore and we are only just starting! I am very happy that we have many employees here that genuinely share my passion for change, we have started a movement and it is now gaining momentum. In a world where news is streamed 24 hours a day, bringing with it such negative and polarizing views, we are fighting to make a difference and I truly believe we will succeed!


WATER BASED ACTIVITIES

• PADI Scuba Courses (Age dependent)

• Fun Diving

• Guided Snorkelling

• Kayaking

• Coasteering

• Stand-up Paddleboarding

• Raft Building

• Teamwork Activities


LAND BASED ACTIVITIES

• Jungle Trekking

• Mangrove Exploration

• Beach Clean Ups

• Plastic Awareness Workshops

• Team Building Games and Activities

• Conservation Courses

• Sustainability Courses

• “Leave No Trace” Course

• Reef and Marine Conservation Courses

• Yoga & Mindfulness

• Scavenger Hunts


ORCANATION LOCATIONS

With new OrcaNation Dive Centres opening across Asia, you can now dive and stay

at some of the world's most incredible resorts!

Anambas Islands A private island with no distractions, just days of spectacular underwater exploration. Set amid Indonesia’s Anambas archipelago, Bawah Reserve is labelled one of Asia's

top five tropical island paradises and a bucket-list dive destination.


Komodo

Home of the legendary Komodo dragon, world-class diving and countless dive sites. With the fastest boat on the island ready to transport you, OrcaNation will ensure

you experience more of the underwater action offered within Komodo National Park.

Rawa Island Expect a laid-back private island retreat featuring adrenaline-rush dive action and

plenty of conservation initiatives. Surrounded by pristine waters, Rawa Island Resort is the ideal destination for all levels of diving.


Bali A visit to the Island of the Gods wouldn’t be complete without a stay at Origin

Seminyak. The luxurious villas are crafted with 2m deep pools, making them ideal for PADI’s Bubblemaker programme. Guests staying at Origin Seminyak can also book

OrcaNation guided dive excursions to famous tropical landmarks.

Fulidhoo Island OrcaNation has teamed up with a preferred partner to offer friends the option of

diving in the famously beautiful Fulidhoo waters.

DIVE & STAY AT RAWA ISLAND

RESORT

RAWA ISLANDRESORT If a laid-back island retreat featuring adrenaline-

rush dive action is on your bucket list, you’ll love

the private-island vibes of Rawa Island Resort.

Room Choice

Beachfront Chalet

Surrounded by swaying palms

with beach-facing and ocean

views, you can expect swoon-

worthy scenery from your private

island chalet.

Beach

Waterfront Bungalow If you’re

not likely to tire of the ivory-white

shores and aquamarine waters,

OrcaNation recommend a stay in the

extremely popular Waterfront

Bungalows. Perched on stilts,

stretching across the ocean, these

independent chalets feature a large

balcony and seamless views

of the South China Sea.

Frangipani Villa

If you feel like a more

secluded private island holiday,

the Frangipani Villas are tucked

away in a more remote part of the

island. Backed by green jungle and

surrounded by traditional frangipani

flowers, the Villas make the perfect

hideaway.

Hillside Deluxe - Lush green

surrounds, ensuite bathroom,

tropical feels and a private

balcony make the Hillside

Deluxe ideal for families,

groups and friends.

DINING AT RAWA ISLAND RESORT Expect informal and delicious dining at Rawa Island Resort. Three buffet-style meal options covering a wide range of local and international dishes are included in your booking, served in the resort’s restaurant.

DIVING WITH ORCANATION Rawa Island Resort is renowned for some of the best dive spots for all levels of dive-lovers. PADI-certified dive courses and individual dive programmes are available with OrcaNation. Divers have plenty to explore including the stunning house reef, private jetty, dive wreck and rainbow-bright marine life. From the OrcaNation Dive Centre in the North of the island to the main boat jetty in the far South, the house reef plays host to spectacular coral gardens and abundant marine life including turtles, sharks and sea snakes. All diving areas are reserved exclusively for OrcaNation divers.

Benefits of Booking with OrcaNation OrcaNation is an official booking partner for Rawa Island Resort. We offer the same nett prices for OrcaNation customers, with the following added benefits:

- Competitive booking rates - No minimum night restriction- Your dive preferences are guaranteed (we often find that guests who don’t book early miss out on their preferred dive experience. To ensure this is not the case for you, we can arrange your full dive & stay package) - Don’t forget to ask us about our return customer rates!

For further details and rates, please contact [email protected]

OrcaNation

991B Alexandra Road, #04-08/11, Singapore 119970 Email: [email protected] Tel: +65 8339 5001

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EXAMPLE OF AN EDUCATIONAL MODULE


EXAMPLE OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

GUIDED HOUSE REEF SNORKELLING EXCURSION

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for guests when snorkelling on the house reef. Guests who have never snorkelled before should participate in a Discover Snorkelling program.

�Preparation

• Team Building Games and Activities

• Conservation Courses

• Prepare the excursion roster. �

• Prepare your own equipment. �

• Hand out life jackets if guests cannot swim well but have snorkelled before. �

• Hand out the snorkel equipment and explain how to adjust and defog masks. �

• Make guests aware that the program is NOT A SWIMMING LESSON. �

During the excursion

• Chat with guests while walking to entry point and check time (should last 1 hour). �

• Demonstrate/help guests to put on equipment. �

• Remind guests not to stand on coral. �

• Check if someone has problems with the equipment (especially at the beginning).

�After the excursion

• While going back chat with guests about their snorkelling experience and answer

questions. �

• Suggest trying the night snorkelling excursion and explain the difference �

• Promote more excursions like snorkel hopping by speed boat or night snorkelling. �

• Take all equipment back to dive centre. �

• If guests return to dive centre with you show them the shower and hand out towels. �

• Bid guests farewell. �


EXAMPLE OF AN EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN

OrcaNation Pte Ltd

DIVISION: OrcaNation (Rawa Island)

EFFECTIVE DATE: (Date)

DEPARTMENT: Operations

PREPARED BY: (Name of OrcaNation Dive Professional)

DOCUMENT TITLE: RAWA Emergency Action Plan

REVIEWED BY: (Name of OrcaNation Operations Manager)

DOCUMENT NUMBER: #####

APROVED BY: (Name of OrcaNation General Manager)

TYPE: Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

PAGES: 3


EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN (RAWA) Facility Name OrcaNation PTE LTD Facility Address Pulau Rawa, Johor, Malaysia Facility Coordinates 2.5203 N, 103.9758 E ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF EMERGENCY FACILITY Facility Address Contact Number Emergency Services Malaysia (Police)

- 999/112 (Mobile)

Coast Guard (MRSC Johor Bahru) - +60 7222 4739

Mersing Hospital, Malaysia Jalan Ismail, Mersing 86800

+60 7799 3333 (Ambulance) +60 7799 3336 (Ambulance) +60 9513 3333

Hyperbaric Chamber, Malaysia Kauatan Naval Base, Kuantan Mawilla Sail Diving Team, Tg. Gelan 25990, Kuantan Pahang

+60 9583 3600

Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore 3 Mount Elizabeth, Singapore 228510

Main line: +65 6250 0000 A&E Line (24hrs): +65 6731221

Alexandra Hospital, Singapore 378 Alexandra Road, 159964 +65 6472 2000 Singapore General Hospital Outram Road, 169608 Main Line: +65 6322 3322

A&E Line (24hrs): +65 6321 4311 National University Singapore 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, 119074

Main Line: +65 6779 5555

A&E Line (24hrs): +65 6772 5000 Hyperbaric Medical Services, Singapore (24hrs)

10 Sinaran Dr, #10-02, Novena Medical Center/ Square 2, 307506

+65 6355 9021 +65 6732 8552

DAN Asia Pacific 49A, Kamak Road, Ashburton, VIC 3147, Australia

+61 882 129 242

Dual Assist – 24 Hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance policy number GPA40754271I2

Suite 202, Level 2, 32 Walker St North Sydney NSW 2060

Main line: +61 2 8016 9210 SMS: +61 488 863 244

EMERGENCY PERSONNEL NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS DESIGNATED RESPONSIBLE Name Designation Contact Number Duty Phone Orca Scuba Dive Centre (Contact Number) (Name here) Base Manager (OrcaNation) (Contact Number) LOCATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE EQUIPMENT Location Medical Assistance Equipment Dive Centre EFR Room

• First Aid Kit • 02 Kit • Spinal Board • Neck Brace

Rawa Sea Sport Centre • First Aid Kit • O2 Kit

Rawa Resort Reception • Automated external defibrillator (AED)


PHONE PROTOCOL FOR CALLING EMERGENCY SERVICES • Who are you

o Hello, my name is (your name)

• What is your phone number o My mobile number is (your contact number/ duty phone)

• What is your location

o I am calling from PULAU RAWA, 86800 Mersing, Johor, MALAYSIA (coordinates: 2.5203N, 103.9758E)

• What happened

o Sequence of events – facts only

• Patient’s condition o Conscious/ Unconscious o Breathing/ Non-breathing o Broken bones o Severe Bleeding o Allergic reaction o Spinal injury

EVACUATION PROCEDURES All Emergency Evacuation from Rawa Island will take place via SPEEDBOAT.

• The speedboat will be available AT ALL TIMES

• Patient will receive Emergency Primary and Secondary Care on Rawa Island and will then be transferred onto the speedboat

o Depending on location, patient will be transported to Rawa Island Jetty via Resort buggy

o If patient has a SPINAL INJURY, he/she will be transported on a spinal board to the jetty by foot

• Speedboat will transfer patient to the Rawa Resort Jetty (Mersing) or land the patient on the

larger Tioman ferry jetty (Mersing).

• At times of extreme low tide, the speedboat will be met by a lower hulled boat outside Mersing, which will take over the patient and continue the transport to the jetty.

• Patient will be picked up by a Mersing Hospital ambulance from RIR booking office.

o Phone number Mersing Hospital Ambulance ! +60 7799 3333 (Ambulance) ! +60 7799 3336 (Ambulance)

• Transfer to Mersing Hospital as the nearest medical facility

• Taxi transfer to Singapore or Kuala Lumpur is possible for less severe cases after being

checked at Mersing Hospital o For transporting patients back to Singapore please have their passports and

immigration forms ready and completed Fire / General Island Evacuation

• Assembly Area will be ON THE BEACH IN FRONT OF THE SEA SPORT CENTER o Group leaders must ensure that all students are accounted for once assembled


EXAMPLE OF RISK ASSESSMENT


ORCANATION SCHOOL PARTNERS

OrcaNation Founder and Chief Orca, Jeroen van de Waal, is making waves with:

¹For every 100 books purchased, the Author will include a 60-90 minute Book Presentation for up to 500 students

²For every 50 books purchased, the Author will include a 30-60 minute Book Presentation for up to 200 students

³For every 10 books purchased, the Author will sign each copy and include the official OrcaNation Stamp/Seal of the Author

4To help spread our mission, we have a 2 purchase policy, so why not buy one and give one!

To purchase Together We Can Turn Tides, please contact [email protected]

Together We Can Turn Tides: A Manifesto to Save the Oceans, Planet and Ourselves.

CHANNEL M.O.Q. UNIT PRICE

Schools¹ 100 books SGD 15.00

Bulk² 50 books SGD 17.50

Bundle³ 10 books SGD 25.00

Minimum4 2 books SGD 27.50

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