“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.

[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] On 8 October 2024, Po Lang arrived at the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a formal visit.

After completing its official engagements, the vessel is scheduled to depart the island on 11 October 2024.