SVRN · OceanPal Inc.

This 6-K filing serves as the official notice of OceanPal Inc.’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, disclosing three material proposals requiring shareholder action. The most consequential is Proposal Two—the corporate name change to 'SVRN, Inc.'—which the Board explicitly links to the Company’s strategic pivot toward SovereignAI and its NEAR Protocol-based digital asset treasury. While no financial or operational metrics are disclosed, the rebranding signals a deliberate effort to unify investor perception around the dual-business model: maritime transportation and institutional-grade digital asset yield generation. Proposal One maintains board continuity with two incumbent directors, both possessing relevant domain expertise—Papatrifon in dry bulk shipping operations and Gereghty in financial advisory and investment management—supporting ongoing capital allocation discipline across segments. Proposal Three introduces CBIZ CPAs P.C. as the new auditor, indicating a change in external audit oversight; though no rationale for the switch is provided, the appointment follows standard governance protocols and requires majority support. With the record date fixed at May 8, 2026, and defined voting rights for preferred shares capped at 34% (Series B) and 15% (Series E) of total votes, the structure ensures common shareholders retain decisive influence. As a foreign private issuer, OceanPal is exempt from most Nasdaq corporate governance rules beyond the Audit Committee requirement—already satisfied with Gereghty’s membership—reinforcing regulatory compliance without additional listing condition risk.