Newcastlemax pure-player Himalaya Shipping is looking to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) with plans for an IPO in the US.

The Oslo-listed Herman Billung-led bulker shipowner confirmed on Wednesday that it has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC).

It said the timing, number of common shares to be offered and the offer size have not yet been announced.