Japan's NS United has revealed a design for a new LNG-fuelled capesize bulker to reduce its carbon footprint.

The shipowner has teamed up with domestic yard group Imabari Shipbuilding to win approval in principle from class society ClassNK.

"The company aims to demonstrate even greater consideration for the environment and meet the new regulations by developing an LNG-fuelled vessel that places a smaller burden on the environment, which we consider to be a realistic approach," NS said.