The Steam Packet has no plans to stop freight drivers on the Ben-my-Chree.
It comes as other operators - such as Seatruck and Condor Ferries are taking extra precautions such as banning passengers and freight drivers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The company says to stop freight drivers, without also stopping passengers would be futile.
However, the board says its upped its cleaning regimes and has sanitizers on board for passengers and crew.
However, the Steam Packet says it may consider doing so on the MV Arrow, in order to protect lifeline freight services.
