Michael J. Frevola (MJF 8359)

Christopher G. Kelly (CGK 3865)

HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP

195 Broadway

New York, NY 10007-3189

(212)513-3200

ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD.,

Plaintiff,

-againstNATIONAL BIOFUELS, L.P.,

Defendant.

3353

AFFIDAVIT IN

SUPPORT OF ATTACHMENT

STATE OF NEW YORK )

) ss:

COUNTY OF NEW YORK )

Michael J. Frevola, being duly sworn, deposes and says:

1. I am a member of the firm of Holland & Knight LLP, attorneys for plaintiff Royal

Caribbean Cruises Ltd. ("Plaintiff), and I am duly admitted to practice before the United States

District Court for the Southern District of New York.

2. I am familiar with the facts and circumstances underlying this dispute and I am

submitting this affidavit in support of the Verified Complaint and the Writ of Attachment.

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3. Defendant National Biofuels, L.P. is not listed in the telephone directory of the

principal metropolitan areas in this district, nor is it listed in the Transportation Tickler, a

recognized commercial directory in the maritime industry.

4. To the best of my information and belief, Defendant National Biofuels, L.P.

cannot be found within this district or within the State of New York.

5. Our office contacted the Secretary of State for the State of New York and was

advised that Defendant National Biofuels, L.P. is neither a New York business entity, nor was it

a foreign business entity authorized to do business in New York.

6. Based upon the facts set forth in the Verified Complaint, I respectfully submit that

the Defendant National Biofuels, L.P. is liable to Plaintiff for the damages alleged in the Verified

Complaint, which amounts, as best as can be presently determined, amount to a total of

$7,119,798.44, including estimated interest, expenses and attorneys' fees.

7. Upon information and belief, Defendant National Biofuels, L.P. has property,

goods, chattels or effects within this jurisdiction, to wit: funds or accounts held in the name of

National Biofuels, L.P. at one or more of 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.

UBSAG

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Wachovia Bank, N.A.

Societe Generale

Standard Chartered Bank

BNP Paribas

Calyon Investment Bank

American Express Bank

Commerzbank

ABN Amro Bank

Bank Leunii USA

Fortis Financial Groups

Banco Popular

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd.

8. Plaintiff is, therefore, requesting that this Court, pursuant to Rule B(l) of the

Supplemental Rules for Certain Admiralty and Maritime Claims of the Federal Rules of Civil

Procedure, issue a writ of maritime attachment for an amount up to $7,119,798.44.

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff respectfully requests that the application for a writ of maritime

attachment and garnishment be granted.

Sworn to before me this

26th day of April, 2007

Notar^ Public

RUDY D. GREEN

Notary Public, State of New York

N0.02GR4052723

Qualified in Queens County

Certificate Filed in New York County

Commission Expires February 26,2010

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