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): July 31, 2013

OCEAN POWER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (609) 730-0400

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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:

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

On July 31, 2013, Brian M. Posner notified Ocean Power Technologies (the “Company”) of his decision to resign as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company in order to pursue another business opportunity. Mr. Posner’s resignation will become effective August 30, 2013, and prior to that date, he will continue to perform his responsibilities and assist with transition matters. Mr. Posner’s decision to submit his resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its board of directors or its management on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Beginning August 30, 2013, Charles F. Dunleavy, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer while the Company conducts a search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer.

SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.