Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Oceanpal Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRN)
Filing Type: Form 6-K (Report of Foreign Private Issuer)
Reporting Period: January 2026 (Specifically dated January 29, 2026)
Principal Executive Office: Athens, Greece
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial statements. Consequently, the filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity.
Material Changes
- Change in Independent Auditor: On January 26, 2026, the Company engaged CBIZ CPAs P.C. as its new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately.
- Resignation of Previous Auditor: CBIZ CPAs replaced Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors Accountants S.A., who resigned on October 28, 2025.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company confirmed that during the past two fiscal years (ended December 31, 2023 and 2024) and the interim period through January 26, 2026, there were no consultations with the new auditor (CBIZ CPAs) regarding accounting principles, audit opinions, or disagreements. No reportable events or disagreements as defined in Item 16F of Form 20-F occurred.
Outlook: The filing does not provide specific financial guidance or operational outlook beyond the auditor transition.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the reasons for the resignation of Ernst & Young (Hellas) as disclosed in the October 28, 2025 Form 6-K.
- Confirm the scope of the engagement letter between Oceanpal Inc. and CBIZ CPAs P.C.
- Review upcoming financial reports to ensure the new auditor's initial assessment of the Company's financial controls.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the transition of audit responsibilities.