The 40 meter long passenger ship Abel Tasman went aground on the Prinses Margrietkanaal, a waterway navigable for vessels between Groningen and Lemmer, with 93 passengers on board.   The Abel Tasman was pushed aground by strong winds while heading towards Starteiland.  Passengers were transferred to a ferry which landed them at Sneek.    Local authorities aided in evacuating all the passengers.   No reports of injury.   The passenger ship was pulled freed by a tug the next day.