A decorated Navy SEAL, now working as a cook aboard the USS Missouri, finds himself at the center of a deadly conspiracy during a birthday celebration for the ship's captain. As the vessel sails towards Hawaii, it is hijacked by terrorists disguised as the ship’s caterers and entertainers, led by a rogue CIA operative and a mercenary. Their plan is to steal the ship's nuclear arsenal and sell it on the black market. Unbeknownst to the hijackers, the cook is not just any kitchen staff member but a highly trained counter-terrorist expert. Using his combat skills and knowledge of the ship, he becomes the only hope for stopping the terrorists before they can achieve their nefarious goals.

As the takeover unfolds, the cook stealthily moves through the ship, using his wits and expertise to evade capture. He encounters a few scattered crew members and a plucky Playboy Playmate, who was helicoptered in for the captain's birthday celebration, and together they form an unlikely team. Struggling against odds, the cook plans to regain control of the ship, prevent the theft of the nuclear weapons, and thwart the terrorists’ plan. All the while, he must remain under the radar, keeping his movements hidden from the watchful eyes of the hostile invaders who have secured the warship. His mission is fraught with danger, facing not just armed adversaries but also the challenge of rallying support from those around him who are unprepared for combat.