Form 8-K

8-K — DORIAN LPG LTD.

Accession: 0001596993-26-000016

Filed: 2026-05-05

Period: 2026-05-05

CIK: 0001596993

SIC: 4412 (DEEP SEA FOREIGN TRANSPORTATION OF FREIGHT)

Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026

DORIAN LPG LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Republic of the Marshall Islands

001-36437

66-0818228

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS employer identification no.)

c/o Dorian LPG (USA) LLC, 27 Signal Road, Stamford, Connecticut

06902

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code): (203) 674-9900

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report): None

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

LPG

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Introductory Note

The information contained in item 5.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-266588) of Dorian LPG Ltd. (the “Company”), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on August 5, 2022.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On May 5, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company, on the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, unanimously authorized the increase in the size of the Board from eight to nine directors, and, to fill the resulting vacancy, appointed Christopher Wiernicki to serve as a Class I director. The Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Wiernicki’s appointment on May 5, 2026, which is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

Mr. Wiernicki is not a party to any transaction with the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K or any arrangement or understanding with any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number

Description

99.1

Press Release dated May 5, 2026

104

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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.

May 5, 2026

DORIAN LPG LTD.

(registrant)

By:

/s/ Theodore B. Young

Theodore B. Young

Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

Dorian LPG Ltd. Board of Directors Appoints Christopher J. Wiernicki as Class I Director

STAMFORD, Conn., May 5, 2026 – The board of directors of Dorian LPG Ltd. (NYSE: LPG) (the "Company" or "Dorian LPG") unanimously appointed Christopher J. Wiernicki to serve as a Class I director effective immediately and increased the size of the Board from eight to nine directors. Mr. Wiernicki, age 67, has 40 years of marine and offshore expertise and is recognized internationally for transforming the American Bureau of Shipping (“ABS”) into a world leader in safety, risk management digitalization, and decarbonization.

Mr. Wiernicki enjoyed a distinguished, 32-year career leading ABS where he chaired its board and served as chief executive officer from 2011 through 2025, prior to which he was ABS’ president and chief operating officer. Mr. Wiernicki also headed ABS’ Europe/Middle East/Africa operations, in addition to serving as the company’s Chief Technology Officer and leading its risk management consulting business.

Mr. Wiernicki holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Science in Structural Engineering from George Washington University, a Master of Science in Ocean Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and completed an Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. Mr. Wiernicki was appointed to serve on the White House National Infrastructure Advisory Council in 2022 and as Advisor to the Singapore Government Ministry of Transport and Port Authority in 2023. In addition, he is a member of the US Marine Transportation Board and the US National Academy of Engineering. Mr. Wiernicki is a Professor of the Practice at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and sits on several private and public company boards.

John C. Hadjipateras, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “Dorian has enjoyed a strong working relationship with Chris for more than 15 years. As a member of our Board of Directors, Dorian will benefit from Chris’ extensive shipping experience and expertise in strategic planning and design, clean energy and technology skills that are crucial for the continued safety of our team and continued modernization of our fleet and operations.”

Christopher J. Wiernicki, added, “I am honored to join Dorian’s Board as the company continues to play a pivotal role in the global LPG market. Dorian’s longstanding focus on safety, technology, and efficiency has consistently enabled it to deliver reliable service for its customers and strong results for its shareholders. I look forward to supporting the management as it continues to be a market leader.”

About Dorian LPG Ltd.

Dorian LPG is a leading owner and operator of modern VLGCs that transport liquefied petroleum gas globally. Dorian LPG's fleet of twenty-eight modern VLGCs currently includes six dual-fuel ECO VLGCs, twenty ECO VLGCs, and two modern VLGCs. Its business is centered around safe, reliable, clean and trouble-free transportation for its customers. Dorian LPG has offices in Stamford, Connecticut, USA; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Athens, Greece. For more information visit www.dorianlpg.com.

Investor Contact Information

Ted Young

Chief Financial Officer

+1 (203) 674-9900

IR@dorianlpg.com

Media Contact Information

Melissa Daly

MFD Communications

+1 (646) 322-9192

melissa@mfdcommunications.com

Source: Dorian LPG Ltd.

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