As part of its ongoing efforts to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO₂ emissions, Corsica Linea focused on the Jean Nicoli earlier this year, following the successful retrofit of the Pascal Paoli. The vessel arrived at the Besiktas shipyard in Yalova, Turkey, on January 19th 2025 for this eco-friendly upgrade.

d2m Engineering played a pivotal role in the design and engineering of the Jean Nicoli‘s optimized hull shape.

An initial evaluation study assessed the potential for fuel savings by examining different bulbous bow shapes across six vessels in the fleet. Further investigations led to advanced estimations of fuel savings for the most promising candidates, Pascal Paoli and Jean Nicoli, through additional optimization of bulbous bow designs. d2m Engineering also developed and evaluated various propositions for optimizing the aft form of the ship, including a ducktail design.

To ensure precise production documentation, a 3D scan of the hull was carried out. The modification design package incorporated a state-of-the-art hydrostatic comparison and the development of the construction plans for the new bulbous bow and the aft ship modifications. The vessel documentation was updated in conformity with the applied rules and regulations and successfully obtained Classification Society approvals.

The Jean Nicoli returned to service in mid-March, resuming operations from Marseille, with routes to North Africa. This project reaffirmed d2m Engineering’s expertise in vessel performance optimization, supporting shipowners in their pursuit of improved fuel efficiency and carbon reduction.