STCW 2026 amendments: what's actually changing for crew

1. Personal Survival Techniques — refresher cycle drops from 5 → 4 years.
2. Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting — practical assessments now include drone-fire scenarios.
3. Elementary First Aid — naloxone administration added to the mandatory syllabus.

Your current STCW remains valid. Renewals after Sep 1 will follow the new format.