Manila, March 13 -- A cement factory worker died while a seafarer was rescued by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) when a cargo ship capsized at the APO Cement Port in Naga City, Cebu Wednesday.

In a belated report on Friday, the PCG District Central Visayas (CGDCV) said MV Theresa I was loading cargo at the port's Berth 1 when it listed - when a ship leans or tilts to one side - during de-ballasting that resulted in the vessel capsizing.

De-ballasting is a marine operation where water is discharged from a vessel's ballast tanks, usually done while cargo loading.

"Responders confirmed that one engine crew member was trapped inside the engine room," the CGDCV said.

The seaman was trapped inside the vessel for around three hours before P...