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Nasdaq warns OceanPal (NASDAQ: SVRN) over late Form 20-F filing

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OceanPal Inc. disclosed that it received a delinquency notification letter from Nasdaq on May 19, 2026 because it did not timely file its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025. This means the company is currently not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely filing of periodic reports.

The notice does not immediately affect the listing or trading of OceanPal’s common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol SVRN. OceanPal has 60 calendar days from the letter date, until July 20, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts that plan, OceanPal may receive up to 180 calendar days from the original Form 20-F due date, until October 27, 2026, to file the report and restore compliance.

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  • Nasdaq non-compliance notice for late 20-F – OceanPal received a Nasdaq delinquency notification for failing to timely file its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, creating a defined timeframe to cure the deficiency before potential listing consequences.

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Nasdaq delinquency notice introduces listing risk if 20-F delay persists.

OceanPal Inc. has failed to file its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 on time, triggering a Nasdaq delinquency notification under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The notice itself does not change trading status but formally records non-compliance.

Nasdaq has given OceanPal 60 calendar days from May 19, 2026 to submit a remediation plan and may allow up to 180 days from the original due date, until October 27, 2026, to regain compliance. The company states it intends to resolve the issue in a timely fashion, potentially through a submitted plan.

The key dependency is OceanPal’s ability to complete and file the delayed Form 20-F within any extension Nasdaq grants. Failure to satisfy Nasdaq’s requirements could ultimately threaten continued listing, whereas successful, timely filing would likely close out this episode without long-term listing impact.

Notification date May 19, 2026 Date OceanPal received Nasdaq delinquency notification
Plan submission deadline July 20, 2026 60 calendar days from notification to submit compliance plan
Maximum extension period October 27, 2026 Up to 180 days from original Form 20-F due date
Fiscal year covered by late 20-F Year ended December 31, 2025 Period for the delayed Annual Report on Form 20-F
Prior 20-F filing reference April 15, 2025 Date of referenced Form 20-F in risk factor discussion
Vessel fleet size Three vessels Two Panamax dry bulk carriers and one MR2 product tanker
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory
"non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as a result of the Company's not having timely filed"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange to promptly notify the exchange if their stock price falls below a certain minimum level, known as the "initial listing standards." This rule helps ensure that investors are aware of significant declines in a company's stock value, which could signal financial trouble or increased risk. Essentially, it helps maintain transparency and protect investors by keeping them informed about important changes in a company's stock performance.
Form 20-F regulatory
"not having timely filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025"
Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.
delinquency notification letter regulatory
"it received a delinquency notification letter (the "Notification") from the Listing Qualifications Department"
A delinquency notification letter is a formal notice sent by a lender or servicer to a borrower informing them that a scheduled payment has been missed and outlining next steps, fees, or deadlines to cure the delinquency. For investors, these letters signal higher credit risk in a loan portfolio—like a red flag on a borrower’s payment behavior—and can foreshadow reduced cash flow, higher collection costs, or eventual default that affect returns.
NEAR Protocol financial
"digital asset treasury strategy anchored in the NEAR Protocol blockchain"
institutional staking financial
"generating yield through institutional staking, and offering investors regulated public market exposure"
Institutional staking is the practice where professional investors, funds or custodians lock or delegate digital tokens to a blockchain’s proof-of-stake system to earn network rewards and help validate transactions. It matters to investors because it can deliver steady, bond-like returns while changing a token’s liquidity and adding custody and regulatory considerations; institutions act like a bank managing term deposits for large holders who don’t want to run the technical systems themselves.
 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO
RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of May 2026
Commission File Number: 001-40930
 
OCEANPAL INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
Pendelis 26, 175 64 Palaio Faliro, Athens, Greece
(Address of principal executive office)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F Form 40-F
 
 
 
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INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT
 
Attached to this report on Form 6-K (this "Report") as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated May 22, 2026 of OceanPal Inc. (the “Company”) announcing that it has received a Nasdaq notification letter regarding the late filing of its Form 20-F.
 
The information contained in this report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statements on Form F-3 (File Nos. 333-269961, 333-273073 and 333-291831) that were filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on April 18, 2023, July 14, 2023 and December 10, 2025, respectively.
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 


Dated: May 22, 2026
 
 
OCEANPAL INC.
(registrant)
 
 
 
 
By: /s/ Salvatore Ternullo
 
Salvatore Ternullo
 
Co-Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
OceanPal Inc. Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Late Filing of Form 20-F
ATHENS, Greece, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ: SVRN) (the "Company" or "OceanPal") today announced that on May 19, 2026 it received a delinquency notification letter (the "Notification") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") regarding the Company's non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as a result of the Company's not having timely filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the "Form 20-F").
The Notification has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which trades under the symbol "SVRN." Pursuant to the Notification, the Company has 60 calendar days from the date of receipt, or until July 20, 2026, to submit a plan to Nasdaq to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company an exception of up to 180 calendar days from the Form 20-F's original due date, or until October 27, 2026, to regain compliance. The Company intends to resolve the issue in a timely fashion which may include the submission compliance plan to Nasdaq prior to the deadline.
About OceanPal Inc.
OceanPal Inc. (NASDAQ: SVRN) is a diversified operating company that combines global shipping transportation services with a digital asset treasury strategy anchored in the NEAR Protocol blockchain. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary SovereignAI Services LLC, the Company operates the first publicly traded NEAR Protocol treasury, accumulating NEAR tokens, generating yield through institutional staking, and offering investors regulated public market exposure to the NEAR ecosystem. The Company's maritime division owns and operates a fleet of three vessels—two Panamax dry bulk carriers and one MR2 product tanker—engaged in the seaborne transportation of bulk commodities including iron ore, coal, and grain, as well as refined petroleum products. OceanPal is focused on compounding long-term shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation across both business segments.
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements. The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "expect," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "will," and similar expressions. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's intent and ability to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq on or before July 20, 2026; the Company's ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) within the timeframes described in the Notification; the timing of the Company's filing of its Form 20-F; and the continued listing of the Company's common shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions, and projections and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors—many of which are beyond OceanPal's and SVRN's control—that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that may affect actual results include, among others, Nasdaq's acceptance or rejection of any compliance plan submitted by the Company; SVRN's ability to execute its growth strategy; its ability to raise and deploy capital effectively; developments in technology and the competitive landscape; the market performance of NEAR; changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities with respect to both maritime and digital asset activities; general domestic and international political conditions and related sanctions; potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, including the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East; vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hires; and other risks and uncertainties described under "Risk Factors" in OceanPal's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025, and in subsequent filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. OceanPal and SVRN undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

FAQ

Why did OceanPal Inc. receive a Nasdaq notification letter?

OceanPal received a Nasdaq delinquency notification because it did not timely file its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, putting it out of compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) on timely periodic reporting obligations.

Does the Nasdaq delinquency notice immediately affect OceanPal (SVRN) trading?

The notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of OceanPal’s common shares. Its stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol SVRN while the company works to regain timely-reporting compliance.

How long does OceanPal have to respond to Nasdaq about the late Form 20-F?

OceanPal has 60 calendar days from receiving the letter on May 19, 2026, giving it until July 20, 2026 to submit a plan to Nasdaq describing how it will regain compliance with listing rules regarding timely Form 20-F filing.

What is the maximum extension period Nasdaq may grant OceanPal for the Form 20-F?

If Nasdaq accepts OceanPal’s compliance plan, it may grant an exception of up to 180 calendar days from the Form 20-F’s original due date, allowing OceanPal until October 27, 2026 to file the report and restore compliance status.

What businesses does OceanPal Inc. operate alongside its NEAR Protocol treasury?

OceanPal operates a diversified model combining a digital asset treasury anchored in the NEAR Protocol blockchain with a maritime division that owns and operates three vessels—two Panamax dry bulk carriers and one MR2 product tanker—transporting bulk commodities and refined petroleum products.

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