Type 2630 training ship
| History | |
|---|---|
 PRC | |
| Name | Brave the Wave |
| Builder | Guangzhou Shipyard |
| Laid down | 2016 |
| Christened | 2017 |
| Completed | 2017 |
| Commissioned | 2017 |
| In service | 2017 |
| Identification |
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| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Brave the Wave |
| Type | Type 2630 |
| Displacement | 1,200 long tons (1,200 t) |
| Length | 85 m (278 ft 10 in) |
| Beam | 11 m (36 ft 1 in) |
| Propulsion | sail & diesel |
| Speed | 18 kt |
| Complement | 25 + 50 cadets |
| Electronic warfare & decoys | None |
| Armament | Unarmed |
| Armour | None |
| Aircraft carried | None |
| Aviation facilities | None |
“Brave the Wave” (Po Lang, 破浪) sail training ship is a Type 2630 tall ship, a Chinese auxiliary ship currently in service with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN).[1][2][3][4][5] Type 2630 full-rigged ship is named after the total area of its sails, which is 2630 square meters,[1][2][3][5] and this full-rigged ship is designed by Damen Group, then modified by the builder Guangzhou Shipyard International to meet PLAN requirement,[2][3][4] such as converting the kitchen and larder/pantry for cooking Chinese food. It has a sister ship Royal Navy of Oman Shabab Oman II.[6] The ship is 85 meter long, beam of 11 meter, displaces over 1200 tons, capable of 18 kts.[1][2][3][4][5] Launched in 2017 and entered Chinese service in the same year,[1] Type 2630 only requires 25 crew to operate,[2] and can accommodate an additional 50 naval cadets onboard.[1][3][5]
| Type | Class | Pennant # | Commissioned | Status | Fleet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2630 | Brave the Wave | 86 | 2017 | Active | Dalian Naval Academy |
Service history
On 8 October 2024, Po Lang arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a formal visit. The vessel is commanded by Commander Ma Wenyong. After completing its official engagements, the vessel is scheduled to depart the island on 11 October 2024.[7]
References
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- ^ a b c d e "Type 2630 sail training ship" (in Simplified Chinese). December 30, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Type 2630 training ship" (in Simplified Chinese). June 24, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Type 2630 training ship of Chinese navy" (in Simplified Chinese). July 14, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Chinese Type 2630 training ship" (in Simplified Chinese). February 24, 2018.
- ^ "China baut Segelschulschiff" (PDF) (in German). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
- ^ "Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship 'PO LANG' arrives in Colombo". Sri Lanka Navy. 8 October 2024. Archived from the original on 9 October 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2024.