Star Maritime Acquisition Corp.

Star Maritime Acquisition Corp., trading under the ticker SEA1, was a blank-check company that completed its initial public offering in 2005 targeting the maritime and shipping sector. The SPAC was sponsored by Star Maritime Enterprises Ltd., with ties to prominent Greek shipping executive Petros Pappas. An amended Schedule 13G beneficial ownership disclosure was filed on December 11, 2007, under accession number 0001140361-07-023922, reflecting updated institutional holdings as the company progressed toward its business combination with Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd. The maritime-focused vehicle represented an early example of SPAC activity in the international shipping industry. Sign up at SpacDesk for full filing history, ownership data, and deal analytics on Star Maritime Acquisition Corp. and hundreds of other SPACs.