Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Imperial Petroleum Inc. has entered into agreements to acquire one product tanker for $20.65 million and three drybulk carriers for an aggregate of $57.26 million. These acquisitions, approved by independent directors, are expected to be completed between the second and third quarters of 2026. The company has the option to defer payment for one year after each purchase. Post-acquisition, the company's fleet will comprise 26 vessels with a total capacity of approximately 1.55 million dwt. This report is incorporated into various SEC registration statements.