Disclosed is a subsea storage unit (15; 15′; 15″) including a pressure hull (1) having a cargo hold (5) configured for storing cargo (3, 7) and a base (2; 8) configured for supporting the storage unit on a seabed (B). The pressure hull has a movable hatch (4), providing access to the cargo hold. The subsea storage unit also includes suspension means (11a,b, 35), wherein the subsea storage unit may be lifted and lowered in a body of water, and ballasting means. A seabed facility (30), configured for receiving and accommodating at least one subsea storage unit, is also provided.