Dubois Naval Architects assets up for auction

The assets of naval architecture and design studio Dubois Naval Architects are up for auction in connection with the liquidation of the company. The auction is being conducted by Marriott & Co. As liquidator, Marriott & Co has put up for sale the business assets of Dubois Naval Architects, including the studio's brand, drawings and drawings of yachts, furniture, equipment and an 18-foot RIB. The auction ends today, February 28, at 3:00 p.m. GMT. View the lots and bid at this link.

Of the ten lots at the time of writing, four are unreserved. In particular, lot 2 is also available for the design rights to the Royal Huisman 58m Ngoni sailing yacht which is due to be launched in the second half of this year.

Dubois Naval Architects ceased to exist after the death of its founder, renowned yacht designer Ed Dubois. He passed away in March 2016.
Founded in 1977, Dubois Naval Architects designed over 70 yachts over 24 metres in length. These include Vitters' 66m sloop Anatta (ex-Ahimsa) and the 58.4m Kokomo III, launched by Alloy Yachts in 2010.