Members of the CCA include petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturers, operators of barges, ships, and docks, and companies that handle hazardous materials.
Members pay dues based on the volume of material they handle and a base fee.
Each memhar contributes resources such as personnel and equipment that can be used to initially contain spills. The association will not focus on shoreline cleanup. CCA's resources include a 155-foot barge that can hold 13,000 barrels of oil. The barge is equipped with a crane, boats, booms, and skimming devices, and has lights so it can be used at night. A 120-foot oil skimming barge was recently commissioned and another skimming barge is now being built.