The 125 dwt passenger ferry Gavea 1 allided with a pier at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  The ferry loaded with 907 passengers struck the pier twice while attempting to berth.  The Gavea 1 had 55 passengers injured and the vessel’s hull was damaged.  Many of the injured passengers were shaken and suffered bruises.  No reports of pollution being released.  Authorities are conducting an investigation into the incident.