07 cv

William J. Honan (WJH 1922)

Michael J. Frevola (MJF 8359)

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

195 Broadway

New York, NY 10007-3189

(212)513-3200

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

WILHELMSEN PREMIER MARINE FUELS AS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

9

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WILHELMSEN PREMIER MARINE FUELS AS,

Plaintiff,

-againstUBS PROVEDORES PTY LTD. a/k/a USS-UBS

INTERNATIONAL,

Defendant.

07 Civ.

VERIFIED COMPLAINT

Plaintiff, Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS ("Wilhelmsen"), by and through its

attorneys, Holland & Knight LLP, for its verified complaint against UBS Provedores Pty Ltd.

a/k/a USS-UBS Intenational, alleges, upon information and belief, as follows:

1. This is a case of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction as hereinafter more fully

appears and is a maritime claim within the meaning of Rule 9(h) of the Federal Rules of Civil

Procedure.

2. At all times material herein, plaintiff Wilhelmsen was and is a business entity

organized and existing under the laws of Norway and maintains a place of business at

Strandveien 20, Lysaker, Norway.

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3. Upon information and belief, USS-UBS International is the trading name used by

UBS Provedores Pty Ltd. Hereinafter UBS Provedores Pty Ltd. a/k/a USS-UBS International

will be referred to as "USS-UBS."

4. Upon information and belief, at all times material herein, defendant USS-UBS is a

business entity organized and existing under the laws of Australia, with a principal place of

business located at Unit 2, 50 Borthwick Avenue, Murarrie, QLD 4172, Australia.

5. From on or about January 19, 2007 though on or about May 1, 2007, Wilhelmsen

provided bunkers to various vessels on the order of USS-UBS on nine separate occasions (the

"Bunkering Services"). The invoices for the Bunkering Services are attached hereto as Exhibit 1.

6. Wilhelmsen has received one partial payment from USS-UBS in the amount of

$1,232,560.15 for the Bunkering Services, but the balance of $3,523,130.6 remains outstanding.

To follow is a breakdown of the amounts owed per bunkering (Exhibit 1), minus the one

payment received from USS-UBS, to arrive at the total amount owed by USS-UBS excluding

interest, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees.

Shipment Date Invoice No. Amount inUS$

01/19/07

01/31/07

03/05/07

03/20/07

03/21/07

03/26/07

04/09/07

04/23/07

04/20/07

05/01/07

Invoice Total:

Partial payment by USS-USB

TOTAL OUTSTANDING:

27079

27166

27552

27647

27648

27717

27903

28022

28024

28223

made 05/09/07

1,000,408.90

383,525.00

263,297.94

1 14,747.95

261,149.24

1,536,481.64

254,398.68

184,749.75

152,486.25

604.445.76

4,755,690.70

-1,232,560.15

$3,523,130.60

(excluding interest, expenses and reasonable attorneys' fees)

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7. Pursuant to agreement between Wilhelmsen and USS-UBS, disputes arising in

connection with the Bunkering Services are to be arbitrated in London.

8. Under English law, Wilhelmsen also is entitled to reasonable costs and attorneys

fees expended while prosecuting its claims to completion, which amount is estimated to be

$981,316.44, as set forth below:

Interest: $ 581,316.44 ($3,523,130.00 x 0.0825/year x 2 years)

Attorneys' Fees/Expenses: $ 400.000.00

Total Interest/Fees/Expenses: $ 981,316.44

Total Due Wilhelmsen $3,523.130.60

Total Sought: $4.504.447.10

9. Wilhelmsen is in the process of preparing its claim for arbitration in London.

10. USS-UBS is not found within the Southern District of New York but does have

assets, good or chattels within the jurisdiction, to wit: funds or accounts held in the name (or

names) of USB-USS International with, upon information and belief, the following financial

institutions: Bank of America, N.A.; The Bank of New York; Citibank, N.A.; Deutsche Bank

Trust Company Americas; HSBC Bank USA, N.A.; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.; UBS AG;

Wachovia Bank, N.A.; Societe Generate; Standard Chartered Bank; BNP Paribas; Calyon

Investment Bank; American Express Bank; Commerzbank; ABN Amro Bank; Bank Leumi

USA; Fortis Financial Groups; Banco Popular; or any other financial institution within the

Southern District of New York.

11. While all disputes arising out of the Bunkering Services are to be arbitrated in

London, England, the action herein is submitted in accordance with Rule B of the Supplemental

Rules of Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, as well

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as 9 U.S.C. §8, and is not and cannot be considered a waiver of the parties' agreement to

arbitrate.

WHEREFORE, Wilhelmsen demands judgment as follows:

1. That process in due form of law according to the practice of this Court in the form

of a writ of maritime attachment be issued against bank accounts and other property of UBS

Provedores Pty Ltd. and/or USB-USS International with the financial institutions noted above in

paragraph 10;

2. That UBS Provedores Pty Ltd. and/or USB-USS International and any other

person claiming an interest therein may be cited to appear and answer the matters aforesaid;

3. That judgment be entered in favor of Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS and

against UBS Provedores Pty Ltd. a/k/a USB-USS International in the amount of

US$4,504,447.10 (including estimated interest, expenses and attorneys' fees); and,

4. That this Court grant Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS such other and further

relief which it may deem just and proper.

Dated: New York, New York

June 19,2007

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

By:

William J. Honan (WJH 1922)

Michael J. Frevola (MJF 8359)

195 Broadway

New York, NY 10007-3189

Tel: (212) 513-3200

Fax: (212) 385-9010

Attorneys for Plaintiff

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

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VERIFICATION

STATE OF NEW YORK

COUNTY OF NEW YORK )

MICHAEL J. FREVOLA, being duly sworn, deposes and says:

I am a member of the firm of Holland & Knight LLP, counsel for Wilhelmsen Premier

Marine Fuels AS ("Wilhelmsen"), plaintiff in the foregoing action. I have read the foregoing

Verified Complaint and know the contents thereof, and the same are true and correct to the best

of my knowledge. I have reviewed documentation provided to me by Wilhelmsen and

corresponded with Wilhelmsen's representatives regarding this matter. I am authorized by

Wilhelmsen to make this verification, and the reason for my making it as opposed to an officer or

director of Wilhelmsen is that there are none within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court.

Michael J. Frevola (MJF 8359)

Sworn to before me this

19th day of June, 2007

Notary Public

Elvin Ramos

Qualified in Queens County

Certificate filed in New York County

Commission Expires September a, 2010

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EXHIBIT 1

Case 1:07-cv-05798-CM-HBP Document 1 Filed 06/19/2007 Page 6 of 16
Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwlck Avenue

Muralrre, OLD 4172

AUSTRAUA

Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

WUhelmwn Prwn)«r Marine Fuel* AS

Office: StrancfVefenZO Telephone: 44767584266

Lmtef, Norway Tetafiuc +4767684288

Man: POBOX33 E-mail: wp.o^«wflr«MrTW>n.com

NO-1324Ly»*6r Internet: www.wlltertmsenpramler.oom

Norway Enterprise No: NO 810 006 862 MVA

HMB

Date

2. February 2007

Vessel: SS MaJ Stephen Pless

Port: Sasebo

Date of Delivery: 19.01.07

Vat rag. no.:

Invoice No.

Order No.

Posting Date

Due Date

27079

14948BY

19.01.07

18.02.07

•Product Specification details

MGO DMA

BOOMING Booming/Oil Fence Charge

MISC Marien call fee

MISC Boat fee

Quantity Unit Price Ex

1 416,959 MT

1

1

1

705.00

1 063,66

172,85

216,19

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Inch VAT

Amount

998 956,10

1 063,66

172,95

216,19

1 000 408,90

0,00

1 000 408,90

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, Account 59955102

SWIFT:, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% interest monthly In the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Part of Wilholmsen Maritime Services,

a Wilh. Wilhelmsen group company

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Wllhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwick Avenue

Muralrre,QLD4172

AUSTRALIA

WlltMdtwan Premier Marine Fuel* AS

Office: Strandvoten 20 Telephone: +4767584266

Lywfcer, Norway Telefax: 44767584286

Mall: P 08ox33 E-mail: wp.osbOwttholmsen.com

NO-1324 Lysakar Internal: www.wlrwknsenpramlaf.com

Norway Enterprise No: NO 810 006 862 MVA

NBA

Date

8. February 2007

Vessel: USNS Sumner

Port: Naha

Date of Delivery: 31.01.07

Vat reg. no.:

Invoice No.

Order No.

Posting Date

Due Date

27166

14996BY

31.01.07

02.03.07

Product Specification details

MGO DMA

Quantity Unit Price Ex

529 MT 725,00

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Incl. VAT

Amount

383 525,00

383 525,00

0,00

383 525,00

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, Account: 59955102

SWIFT:, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wllhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% interest monthly In the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Part of Wiltwlmaen Maritime Servfcea,

a Wllh. Wllhelrrsan group company

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Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwick Avenue

Muralrre, OLD 4172

AUSTRALIA

WlttMlmMn Pramter Mwbw Fuete AS

Office: StrandvetonZO Telephone: -14787684266

lysaker, Norway Telofax: +4767684288

Mat: POBOX33 E-mail: wp.ostoBwllhelm8en.com

NO-1324 Lysakar Internet: www.wHhalmaenpremler.com

Norway Enterprise No: NO 810 006 862 MVA

HMB

Date

19. March 2007

Vessel; USNS Mary Sears

Port: Sasebo

Date of Delivery: 05.03.07

Vat reg. no.:

Product

MGO

Specification details

EAFO

Invoice No.

Order No.

Due Date

Quantity Unit Price Ex

392,982 MT 670,00

27552

15331 BY

04.04.07

Amount

263 297,94

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Inch VAT

263 297,94

0,00

263 297,94

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account: 59955102

SWIFT :NDEAGB2L, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% interest monthly in the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Pan of Wllnelmsen Maritime Services.

8 Wilh. Wllhslmsen group company

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Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwlck Avenue

Murairre.QLD4172

AUSTRAUA

Wllholrrwen Premier Marina Fuel» AS

Office: Slrandvaten 20 Telephone: +4767584266

Lysaker. Norway Telefax: +47 67 68 42 88

Mall: POBoxSS E-mail: wp.oslolBwllhelm8en.com

NO-1324 Lysaker Internet: www.wdhelmsenpremler.oom

Norway Enterprise No: NO 810 006 862 MVA

KLH

Vessel: HSV Westpac Express

Port: Naha

Date of Delivery: 20.03.07

Vat reg. no.:

Date

30. March 2007

Invoice No.

Order No.

Due Date

27647

15372BY

19.04.07

Product Specification details

MGO DMA

Quantity

155.896 MT

Unit Price Ex

737,00

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Incl. VAT

Amount

114747,95

114747,95

0,00

114747,95

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account: 59955102

SWIFT : NDEAGB2L, 1BAN: GB10NDEA40487869955102

Beneficiary: Wllhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% interest monthly in the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Fan 'j\

a A *i

M*rit«n» Services.

n riru'p company

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Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwiok Avenue

Muralrre,QLD4172

AUSTRALIA

Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

WIRwImnn Promlar Marine Fuel* AS

Office: StrandvefenZO Telephone: +4767584268

Lysaker. Norway Telefax: +47 87 88 42 88

Mall: POBox33 E-mail: wp.osto®wHhelmsen.com

NO-1324 Lysaker Internet: www.winwlmc8npremler.com

Norway Enterprise No: NO 810 006 882 MVA

KLH

Vessel: USNS Bowditch

Port: Sasebo

Date of Delivery: 21.03.07

Vat reg. no.:

Product

MGO

Specification details

MGO/AEFO

Date

30. March 2007

Invoice No.

Order No.

Due Date

Quantity Unit Prlca Ex

384,043 MT 680,00

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Incl. VAT

27648

15446BY

20.04.07

Amount

261 149,24

261 149,24

0,00

261 149,24

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account: 59955102

SWIFT :NDEAGB2L, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wiihelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable,

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% interest monthly in the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Ps-i ol Wiitwlmsen Maiifcnw S«ivices,

a Wilh, Wrt'TeJoss'i groi'p cc-rripnr.y

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Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Bortfrwlck Avenue

Mura!rre.QLD4172

AUSTRALIA

Wlllwlmsen Premier Marina Fuels AS

Office: Strandveien 20 Telephone: +4767584266

Lyoaker, Norway Telefax; +4767584298

Mail: P 000x33 E-mail: wp.osk>®wllhelmsen.com

NO-1324 Lysakar Internet: www.wHhelm8enpremler.com

Norway Enterprise No: NO 610 006 882 MVA

NBA

Vessel: SS MaJ Stephen Pless

Port: Sasebo

Date of Delivery: 26.03.07

Vat reg. no.:

Date

3, April 2007

Invoice No.

Order No.

Due Date

27717

15332BY

25.04.07

Product Specification details

MGO DMA

BOOMING Booming/Oil Fence Charge etc at tar

MGO DMA

BOOMING Booming/Oil Fence Charge

MISC Marine Call Fee

MISC Boat Fee

Quantity Unit Price Ex

516,536 MT

1,000

1 613,676 MT

1,000

1.000 MT

1,000 MT

720,00

1 094,49

720,00

1 122,33

178,15

334,03

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Inch VAT

Amount

371 905,92

1 094,49

1 161 846,72

1 122,33

178,15

334,03

1 536481,64

0,00

1 536481,64

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account: 59955102

SWIFT :NDEAGB2L, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% Interest monthly in the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

^yt jf W«lhe!ms*ri

a W T

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Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwick Avenue

Murairre, QLD4172

AUSTRALIA

Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Office:

Mail:

Sfrandveien 20

Lysaker, Norway

POBox33

NO-1324 Lysaker

Norway

Telephone: +47 67 58 42 66

Telefax: +47 67 58 42 98

E-mail: wp.oslo@wilhelmsen.com

Internet: www.wllhelmsenpremier.com

Enterprise No: NO 810 006 862 MVA

Vessel: USNS Mary Sears

Port: Naha

Date of Delivery: 09.04.07

Vat reg. no.:

Salesperson Hans Magnus Borge

Product

MGO

Specification details

DMA

Dale

20. April 2007

Invoice No.

Order No.

Due Date

Quantity Unit Price Ex

343,782 MT 740,00

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Incl. VAT

27903

15613BY

09.05.07

Amount

254 398,68

254 398,68

0,00

254 398,68

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account: 59955102

SWIFT :NDEAGB2L, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% interest monthly in the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wiihelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

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Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwlck Avenue

Murairre, QLD4172

AUSTRALIA

Wllrwlmsen Prwntor Marine Fuels AS

Office: Strandveten 20 Telephone: -(4767584266

Lysaker, Norway Telefax: +4707584299

Mall: POBox33 E-fnaJI: wp,o8to<9wllhetm8en.com

NO-1324 Lysaker Internet: www.wilhetmsenpremler.oom

Norway Enterprise No: NO 810 006 862 MVA

HMB

Date

2. May 2007

Vessel: USNS Bowditch

Port: Naha

Date of Delivery: 23.04.07

Vat reg. no.:

Product

MGO

Specification details

DMA SOKgall

Invoice No. 28022

Order No. 15733BY

Due Date 23.05.07

Quantity Unit Prlca Ex

246,333 MT 750,00

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Incl. VAT

Amount

184749.75

184749,75

0,00

184749,75

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account: 59955102

SWIFT : NDEAGB2L, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% Interest monthly in the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Pa.1 o' Wilhfrir.i; *.•'•• Me.: i

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Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Invoice

USS-UBS International

60 Borthwick Avenue

Muralrre,QLD4172

AUSTRALIA

Wllhglnuen Premier Marine Fuate A3

Office: StranoVeienao Telephone: +4767664266

Lysaker, Nomay Telefax: 447 67 SB 42 88

Mall: POBox33 E-mail: wp.osto@wllhelmsen.com

NO-1324 Lysakar Internet: www.wHhelinsenpremler.com

Norway Entwprlse No: NO 810 006 882 MVA

HMB

Vessel: HSV Westpac Express

Port: Naha

Date of Delivery: 20.04.07

Vat reg. no.:

Date

2. May 2007

Invoice No.

Order No.

Due Date

28023

15739BY

20.05.07

Product Specification details

MGO DMA

Quantity

203,315 MT

Unit Price Ex

750,00

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Incl. VAT

Amount

152486,25

152466,25

0,00

152486,25

Without any charges to us, please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account 59955102

SWIFT :NDEAGB2L. IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% interest monthly In the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

.'.I '-* Services.

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Wilhelmsen

Premier Marine Fuels

Invoice

USS-UBS International

50 Borthwlck Avenue

Murairre,QLD4172

AUSTRAUA

Wlltwlnwen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Office: Strandveksn 20 Telephone: +4767584266

Lysaker, Norway Telefax: -1-47 87 58 42 98

Mail: POBox33 E-mail: wp.O8to®wllhelmsen.oom

NO-1324 Lysaker Internet: www.wllhelms8npremler.com

Norway Enterprise No: NO 810 008 662 MVA

HMB

Vessel: SS Cape Jacob

Port: Sasebo

Date of Delivery: 01.05.07

Vat reg. no.:

18. May 2007

Invoice No.

Order No.

Due Date

28224

15779BY

31.05.07

Product Specification details

160CST RME180

Quantity

1399,180 MT

Unit Price Ex

432,00

Total USD

VAT Amount

Total USD Incl. VAT

Amount

604 445,76

604445,76

0,00

604 445,76

Without any charges to us. please pay to:

Nordea Bank Finland Pic, London Branch

Account: 59955102

SWIFT : NDEAGB2L, IBAN: GB10NDEA40487859955102

Beneficiary: Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Cheques are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to charge 1,5% Interest monthly in the event of delayed payment

Best regards

Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels AS

Pail 01 Wi:ieimsf-n Mj-r.i'vie Servicts.

W'.ein'sen gioup company

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