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accession: "0001641172-25-012472"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OPTT"
cik: "0001378140"
company_name: "Ocean Power Technologies, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-05-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-20T10:23:23.181627+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
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confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# OPT completes WAM-V sea trial for Africa client at NJ test site; earns AUVSI certification

## Summary
- Completed first WAM-V 22 sea trial for Sub Saharan Africa customer at newly permitted USCG-approved test site in Southern New Jersey.
- CEO notes year-round testing capability on both coasts reduces time from booking to revenue recognition.
- Named one of initial certified operators under AUVSI Trusted UMS Operator Program for uncrewed maritime systems.
- Certification underscores commitment to safety, training, and operational excellence in autonomous maritime solutions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001641172-25-012472
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OPTT
- cik: 0001378140
- company_name: Ocean Power Technologies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-05-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1378140/000164117225012472/0001641172-25-012472-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1378140/000164117225012472/form8-k.htm

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