Star Maritime Acquisition Corp.

Star Maritime Acquisition Corp. (SEA1) was a blank-check company that filed its S-1 registration statement with the SEC on June 9, 2005, placing it among the early wave of SPACs targeting the international maritime shipping sector. The vehicle completed its IPO in 2005 with a stated focus on acquiring a business in the global shipping industry. Star Maritime subsequently completed a business combination with Excel Maritime Carriers Ltd., a dry bulk shipping operator, converting from a SPAC into an operating public company. The transaction was backed by principals with deep ties to the global maritime industry. Sign up at SpacDesk for comprehensive filing history, sponsor profiles, and deal data on Star Maritime and the full SPAC universe.