2. Member States shall take all necessary measures to ensure that marine fuels are not used in the areas of their territorial seas, exclusive economic zones and pollution control zones falling within SOx Emission Control Areas if the sulphur content of those fuels by mass exceeds:
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(a)
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1,00 % until 31 December 2014;
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(b)
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0,10 % as from 1 January 2015.
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This paragraph shall apply to all vessels of all flags, including vessels whose journey began outside the Union.
The Commission shall have due regard to any future changes to the requirements pursuant to Annex VI to MARPOL applicable within SOx Emission Control Areas, and, where appropriate, without undue delay make any relevant proposals with a view to amending this Directive accordingly.