32It must be noted in this regard that the sole purpose of Article 13(2)(c) of Regulation No 1408/71 is to determine the national legislation applicable to persons employed on board a vessel flying the flag of a Member State. As such, the provision is not intended to lay down the conditions creating the right or the obligation to become affiliated to a social security scheme or to a particular branch under such a scheme. It is for the legislation of each Member State to lay down those conditions (see Case C-347/10 Salemink [2012] ECR, paragraph 38).
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