Title: MSC Cruises
Content:  MSC Cruises (MSC Crociere) is a Swiss-Italian global cruise line registered in Switzerland and based in Geneva, with operations offices in Naples, Genoa and Venice. It was founded in Naples, Italy, in 1989. It is part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC), the world's second-biggest container shipping operator. In addition to being the world's largest privately held cruise company, employing about 23,500 people worldwide and with offices in 45 countries, MSC Cruises is the Third-largest cruise company in the world, after Carnival Corporation & plc, Royal Caribbean Group with a 7.2% share of all passengers carried in 2017.
Title: MSC Opera
Content:  MSC Opera is a cruise ship built in 2004, carrying 2,679 passengers in 1,071 cabins, and with a crew complement of approximately 728, currently operated by Swiss company MSC Cruises. She served as the flagship of the company until MSC Musica entered service in 2006.
Title: MSC Cruises
Content:  In 1988, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) enter the cruise business by buying the liner Monterey. In 1989, MSC bought Lauro Lines. The new company was named StarLauro Cruises and had 2 ships, Monterey and Achille Lauro. In 1995, StarLauro Cruises was renamed MSC Cruises. In 2014, MSC Cruises announced that the four ''Lirica'-class ships underwent renovation under the "Renaissance Programme". '' In July 2018, the company announced that it would build a second cruise terminal at PortMiami for its World-class cruise ships as an expansion of its North American program. It is scheduled to be completed in October 2022. In October 2018, 
Title: STX Europe
Content:  MSC Cruises ; MSC Musica, in 2006 for MSC Cruises ; MSC Opera, 2004 for MSC Cruises ; MSC Orchestra, in 2007 for MSC Cruises ; MSC Poesia, in 2008 for MSC Cruises ; MSC Preziosa, in 2013 for MSC Cruises ; MSC Splendida, in 2009 for MSC Cruises ; Navigator of the Seas, in 2002 for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ; Oasis of the Seas, in 2009 for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line ; Queen Mary 2, in 2003 for Cunard Line ; R One, in 1998 for Renaissance Cruises (since 2004 Insignia (Oceania Cruises)) ; R Two, in 1998 for 
Title: MSC Orchestra
Content:  MSC Orchestra is a cruise ship that was built in 2007 for MSC Cruises. She is the second ship of the Musica class. She could at the time accommodate 2,550 passengers in 1,275 cabins. Most inside cabins were later refitted with two bunk beds and therefore she can now accommodate 3,200 passengers. Her crew complement is approximately 990. Eight passengers, 4 Bulgarians and 4 Lithuanians, were arrested during 2010 after cocaine, worth an estimated £1.4m, was found on board whilst berthed at Dover, United Kingdom. Seven of the passengers pleaded guilty and the eighth was convicted at trial.
Title: MSC Cruises
Content:  announced an order for four luxury ships of 64,000 gross tons each. These ultra-luxury vessels will be based on the cruise line's luxury concept, the "MSC Yacht Club." The first ship will arrive in the spring of 2023. All ships will be built at Fincantieri. In January 2019, MSC Cruises unveiled the world’s first virtual personal cruise assistant - ZOE, an artificial intelligence device designed by Harman International. It is currently featured on MSC Bellissima and MSC Grandiosa and will be featured on future newbuilds upon their delivery. In mid 2020, all cruise lines suspended most (or all) of their operations 
Title: MSC Musica
Content:  MSC Musica is the first built in 2006 and operated by MSC Cruises. The vessel has 1,268 passenger cabins which can accommodate 2,550 passengers double occupancy, served by approximately 987 crew members.
Title: MSC Lirica
Content:  MSC Lirica is the lead ship in her class of cruise ship, owned and operated by MSC Cruises. She was the first newbuild cruise ship to enter service for MSC Cruises. She can accommodate 1,560 passengers in 780 cabins. Her crew complement is approximately 732. is an identical sister ship to the MSC Lirica. Her other sisters in the class, and  are essentially the same, but have a smaller funnel and other modifications, such as the bow windows and changes to the interior.
Title: Mediterranean Shipping Company
Content:  Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) is a Swiss-Italian international shipping line. It has been the largest container shipping line since late 2021, after overtaking fellow 2M Alliance member Maersk. The company operates in all major ports of the world. As of 2021, MSC operate 570 container vessels with an intake capacity of. It has a division called MSC Cruises that focuses on holiday cruises.
Title: MSC Magnifica
Content:  MSC Magnifica is a Musica-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. Constructed by STX Europe in Saint-Nazaire, the ship was launched in January 2009, completed in January 2010, and entered service in March 2010. MSC Cruises announced the suspension of all North American itineraries until June 30, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Question: what does the msc in msc cruises stand for?
Answer: Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
Mediterranean Shipping Company.