Which type of damage is NOT typically associated with a ship collision?

The type of damage that is not typically associated with a ship collision is electrical failure.

In the context of ship collisions, the most immediate and common types of damage involve physical impacts that can lead to structural breaches, flooding, and potential fire hazards. Structural breaches occur when two vessels collide, causing hull damage that compromises the integrity of the ship. This can result in flooding as water enters the damaged area. Additionally, the force of the collision can produce sparks or damage electrical systems and flammable materials on board, creating potential fire hazards due to fires igniting from flammable liquids or materials.

On the other hand, electrical failures are not directly a result of the collision but may occur as a secondary effect due to damaged systems rather than being a primary form of damage. Therefore, while electrical failures can happen on a ship, they are not a typical consequence of a collision itself in the same way that structural breaches, flooding, and fire hazards are.