Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Oceanpal Inc. covers the month of October 2025, specifically dated October 28, 2025. The report discloses the resignation of the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young (Hellas) Certified Auditors Accountants S.A. ("EY"), effective October 28, 2025.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on the change in the independent auditor and does not contain financial statement data.
Material Changes
- Auditor Resignation: EY resigned as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm effective October 28, 2025.
- Audit History: EY's audit reports for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, contained no adverse opinions, disclaimers, or qualifications regarding uncertainty, scope, or accounting principles.
- Disagreements: There were no "disagreements" or "reportable events" between the Company and EY during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, or from January 1, 2025, through the date of the filing.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management intends to engage a new independent registered public accounting firm upon approval by the audit committee and will announce the engagement when it occurs. The Company plans to incorporate this Form 6-K and the accompanying letter from EY (Exhibit 16.1) by reference into its Form 20-F for the year ending December 31, 2025, to satisfy reporting obligations under Item 16F(a). The filing also notes that this information is incorporated by reference into the Company's effective registration statements on Form F-3.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the identity and qualifications of the new independent registered public accounting firm once announced.
- Review Exhibit 16.1 (Letter from EY) to confirm the auditor's agreement with the Company's statements regarding the absence of disagreements or reportable events.
- Monitor future filings for the appointment of the successor auditor and any potential impact on the audit timeline for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.