PLA Navy's sail training ship 'Brave the Wave' engages in HK visit

The "Brave the Wave" (Po Lang, 破浪) sail training ship is a Type 2630 tall ship currently serving with the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). The ship is docked in Hong Kong from today (Nov. 18) until Nov.20 for a technical stop. The ship will host various activities during its stay, including an open deck event and guided tours.

This morning at around 8 a.m., "Brave the Wave" entered Victoria Harbour from the eastern waters of Hong Kong, guided by personnel from the Chinese military stationed in Hong Kong. As the ship passed by Tsim Sha Tsui, several crew members were seen preparing on the mast. The ship then docked at the Ngong Shuen Chau Naval Base.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the ship is on a scheduled training exercise from mid-August to late November, including visits to Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Singapore, with Hong Kong being one of its technical stopovers.

The vessel, pennant number 86, is the PLAN's first and only sail training ship. It features a three-masted full-rigged design and primarily relies on sail power. The ship trains naval academy cadets in essential seamanship skills, such as climbing masts, handling sails, knot tying, and celestial navigation. It also plays a role in facilitating military exchanges and promoting naval cultural heritage.

Public information shows that the "Brave the Wave" is 85 meters long and 11 meters wide, has a standard displacement of over 1,200 tons, a maximum sail area of 2,630 square meters, and can achieve a maximum speed of approximately 18 knots, accommodating 50 naval cadets for training.

Currently, 29 sail training ships are operated by navies (and coast guards) from 24 countries worldwide, including the United States, Australia, Italy, and Portugal.

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