the captain michael davidson emailed the ship's owners that the engines had failed, leaving waves. frank ham -- >> they knew that the storm was out? that doesn't make no sense for nobody. >> reporter: company executives answered questions like that one when they met with families of crew members here last night. and they plan to meet again today. >> we put tremendous trust in our captains and crews and all of our employees, whether they are on land or at sea. but in the end, the responsibility comes to me. >> reporter: the coast guard is mission and that has family holding out hope that their loved ones are alive. cbs 2 news. >> well about a dozen people were rescued after two ships collided off the coast of belgium. a dutch cargo ship sank this morning. it happened in a busy area which many ships use on the way to europe's major ports. one was treated. it's unclear what caused the crash. >>> a number of dams have given way in south carolina triggering more devastation for residents. at least 11 people have died. and hundreds of road remain closed and as many as 40,000 residents ha